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Lawrence artists, community members convene for first 780 Songwriters Circle
780 Songwriters Circle on Wednesday provided a space for Lawrence musicians to talk about their songwriting processes and perform for an audience of about 50 people.
Logan Pierson / Lawrence Times
Lawrence artists, community members convene for first 780 Songwriters Circle
780 Songwriters Circle on Wednesday provided a space for Lawrence musicians to talk about their songwriting processes and perform for an audience of about 50 people.
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Van Go releases short film showing program’s transformative impact on youth
In a new short film, “The Beauty Within,” graduates of Van Go testify to the support and healing they found as young artists in the program.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
19th Street eastbound to close from Haskell Avenue to Maple Lane
The eastbound lane of East 19th Street will be closed from Haskell Avenue to Maple Lane beginning Tuesday, according to the city.
Kansas GOP mailers push ‘patently absurd’ crime narrative, teachers union says
Ads sent to Kansans before Election Day claim Democrats are fueling a statewide crime surge — even though crime is down in Kansas.
Ken Lassman
Kaw Valley Almanac for Nov. 7-13, 2022
Clear skies and trees cleared of their leaves after recent rains make it easier to spot migratory geese and other birds either passing through or leaving. Strong southerly winds may back them up as they wait for north winds to carry them south with less energy expended.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board to hear update on Futures Planning Committee progress
The Lawrence school board on Monday will receive an update on the district’s committee designed to structure recommendations for next year’s budget and building usage.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Great day to be a Jayhawk: KU tops OSU 37-16, earns bowl eligibility
The Kansas Jayhawks looked a little more like they did early in the season during their Salute to Service game Saturday afternoon, improving to 6-3 on the season and becoming bowl eligible for the first time since 2008.
Getting ready to vote and have questions? Check this page
Kansans’ long, double-sided ballots in the Nov. 8 general election may be a bit daunting. There’s a lot there, and a lot at stake. Here, we’ve broken coverage down to make it easier to find the info you need to make your decisions and cast your ballot.
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Driver stable after being feared critically injured from crashing into Big Mill; 3 customers injured
A driver suffered injuries that first responders believed to be critical after crashing into The Big Mill Friday night, but he was stable by midnight Saturday, according to Sgt. Drew Fennelly of the Lawrence Police Department.
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Docuseries, panel to explore health inequities in marginalized communities while asking, ‘Who Gets to Parent?’
A new documentary series highlighting a queer couple’s journey to expand their family while navigating a health care system laden with discrimination will soon be unveiled at KU.
Off-duty officer injured, 5 arrested in alleged armed attack in west Lawrence
Five teens — four adults and one minor — were arrested on suspicion of charges including attempted murder and aggravated robbery following an incident early Friday that left an off-duty officer injured, according to LPD.
After Roe, more women head to Kansas clinics and more Kansans get abortion pills from overseas
Abortions at Kansas clinics rose 36% after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade — and the number of Kansans ordering abortion pills from overseas doubled.
KU plans flyover for Salute to Service football game; helicopter to be on display
A flyover is planned to honor veterans as the Kansas Jayhawks face the Oklahoma State Cowboys on Saturday, and a helicopter will be on display to view.
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Lawrence community members gather to honor loved ones who have died
More than 100 Lawrence community members participated in Día de los Muertos commemorations this year to honor those who have died in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to event organizers.
John Brown’s Underground is proposing a change to Lawrence city codes on downtown liquor sales. The bar’s survival depends on it
John Brown’s Underground, a craft cocktail lounge in downtown Lawrence, has made a creative addition to the local bar scene since it opened in 2014. But a city code designed to limit liquor sales downtown is now threatening the business’s future.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
KBI has sent investigation into death of man shot and killed by Lawrence police on to district attorney
The investigation into a man’s shooting death by Lawrence police is now in the hands of the Douglas County district attorney, according to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.
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